Avigdor Liberman

Amid warnings of new elections, coalition talks remain stalled

Despite threats by Netanyahu to dissolve Knesset and go to new elections, haredi lawmakers and Yisrael Beytenu fail to reach compromise.

Accept our offer - or go to elections

Yisrael Beytenu leader says haredi parties can abstain from voting on Draft Law, but other parties must support it - or hold new elections.

Haredi party: Liberman isn't telling the truth

UTJ leaders claim Yisrael Beytenu chair wants to bring down right-wing government, deny wanting 'state of Jewish law.'

Liberman: We'll only recommend Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu won't support any candidate other than PM Netanyahu. Likud: We only ask that he join a right-wing government.

Liberman: It looks like Israel will be facing new elections

'I said explicitly that we wouldn't compromise on the draft law. They should've listened to me but they preferred to act condescendingly.'

'Do not lend a hand to leftist government'

Heads of factions that recommended Netanyahu as PM unanimously decide that a right-wing government should be set up without delay.

Report: Netanyahu considering going to new elections

After coalition talks hit impasse, Netanyahu leaning towards dissolving Knesset and going to new elections, Likud officials warn.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

Defense portfolio to return to Liberman

Liberman set to return to defense ministry, and has already met, with PM's approval, with chief of staff and Shin Bet head.

Liberman to Lapid: When I need your advice, I'll call you

MK Avigdor Liberman responds to Blue and White leader Yair Lapid's push 'not to cave' to PM Netanyahu in coalition agreements.

Will we get a government or another election?

It was a crazy week, but even at the end Netanyahu was still unable to form a government.

Liberman: Haredim trying to use force and bully us

Yisrael Beytenu chairman slams haredi parties' demand to ban sale of tickets for Biblical zoo on Shabbat, holidays.

Yisrael Beytenu: We await answers from the Likud

Liberman's party says it will not compromise on tougher security policy and passing Draft Law.

Lapid tempts Liberman

Yesh Atid Chairman tries to tempt Liberman not to enter Netanyahu government in return for promise to provide immigrant pension solution.

Elkin: There's chance we'll be dragged to elections

'If United Right continues with high demands, we'll be dragged to elections in six months with similar results,' Elkin notes.

Liberman: Haredi parties chose to disparage and threaten

Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to haredi accusations, says those looking to point fingers should 'look in the mirror.'

'Liberman will run the country only in his dreams'

Haredi MK Moshe Gafni slams Yisrael Beiteinu leader's demands in coalition negotiations.

Liberman: 'We won't recommend Gantz in any case'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman in closed meeting: Even if PM fails to form coalition, party will not recommend Gantz in his place.

Liberman: Netanyahu can't keep overruling me on Khan al-Ahmar

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says defense policy keeping party from signing coalition agreement with Likud.

What are Liberman's demands? Not just the Defense portfolio

The main issue that hinders the inclusion of Yisrael Beytenu is the Draft Law, and the solution seems to be the Override Clause.

'If I was in Netanyahu's place, I would be nervous'

Could Avidgor Liberman's demands torpedo efforts to build a right-wing - religious coalition government? Raviv Drucker weighs in.

Report: Yisrael Beytenu in talks for merger with Likud

Is Yisrael Beytenu on the verge of joining with the Likud? Likud leaders say talks progressing - but will hinge on Liberman's demands.

No agreement on haredi draft

First round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim.

Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's hands

Likud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'

'Liberman is trying to be the troublemaker'

UTJ MK Uri Maklev blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman over remarks on Draft Law.

Liberman to recommend Netanyahu as PM

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says 'voters have had their say,' chose Netanyahu, but has significant demands for joining the coalition.

'If Liberman demands too much - there won't be a coalition'

Lawmaker says haredi parties will likely form unified bloc with United Right party to counter-balance Yisrael Beytenu's coalition demands.

Liberman's demands: Not just the Defense Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu knows that without it, Netanyahu does not have a coalition and therefore is preparing for tough negotiations.

Liberman's conditions for joining government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman reportedly demands defense ministry, passing of original Draft Law as conditions to joining Netanyahu's coalition.

Liberman petitions against DNA testing

Yisrael Beyteinu party submits Supreme Court petition to cancel DNA tests for immigrants from former Soviet Union to prove Jewishness.

Liberman: We won't join coalition if our Draft Law isn't passed

Former DM Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu won't join government unless its Draft Law is passed.

Former DM: Paying Hamas won't bring security

Avigdor Liberman slams government for agreeing to transfer money to Hamas, 'silencing' news about tumult on Gaza border.

Liberman: Gantz treats war like a dance

Former DM Avigdor Liberman says Blue and White leader's performance in Operation Protective Edge shows he cannot be prime minister.

Liberman opposes haredim, Zehut party

Former Defense Minister warns: Zehut party will change the Law of Return, Knesset will be more haredi than ever.

Are the Russians going to decide this election?

Will it be Avigdor Liberman's voters who decide the elections in Israel?

Liberman: A-G standing by man who calls for murder of Jews

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Liberman slams attorney general for arguing against election committee's decision to disqualify Ofer Kassif.

Liberman rips 'nutty' Otzma Yehudit candidate

Former Defense Minister Liberman, Otzma Yehudit candidate Ben-Gvir take jabs at each other's personalities, political beliefs.

Liberman: Sane rabbinate or Inquisition?

Yisrael Beiteinu leader slams genetic testing of immigrants from Russia, calls for state bodies to be removed from haredi control.

Ben-Gvir sues Liberman over 'Shin Bet' comments

Otzma candidate sues for 250,000 shekels Yisrael Beytenu chairman for suggesting he is a Shin Bet agent. 'He slandered - he must pay.'

'We'll be worse off than before the Yom Kippur War'

Former DM Liberman warns of dangerous escalation in southern Israel, says Cabinet chose not to eliminate terror.

'The polls were wrong about Trump, they're wrong about us'

Yisrael Beytenu chief says polls showing his party failing to enter next Knesset are wrong, cites internal polling. 'We'll get 6-7 seats.'

Ben-Gvir libel suit ultimatum to Avigdor Liberman

Otzma candidate to Yisrael Beytenu chair, who hinted he is a Shin Bet agent: 'If no apology within 48 hours, libel suit will be filed.'

'The Interior Ministry must not remain in Deri's hands'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman issues a scathing attack on Interior Minister: What has happened in the past year is unprecedented.

Liberman pushes to ban Arab party's token Jewish candidate

Ex-Defense Minister looks to bar professor who compared Israel to Nazi Germany from running for 21st Knesset on communist party list.

Liberman: Otzma Yehudit are freaks, nothing more

'Likud has become a semi-haredi party,' says ex-defense Minister Avidgor Liberman. 'Otzma Yehudit candidates are freaks, nothing more.'

Liberman blasts Bennett: He talks but doesn't act

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes New Right chairman: He places an ultimatum in the morning and then flip flops.

Yisrael Beytenu unveils Knesset list

MK Oded Forer, Russian journalist Evgeny Sova and former Diamond Exchange CEO Eli Avidar in Yisrael Beytenu's three spots after Liberman.

Liberman: The terrorist should be tried in a military court

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher should be tried in a military court so he can be sentenced to death.

Liberman: 'We're living in a fool's paradise'

Former defense minister says Likud, religious Zionist parties are not acting like 'true' right-wing parties.

'Haredim trying to turn Israel into a halachic state'

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman launches attack on haredi political parties, says views on religious issues 'delusional'.

Liberman: No greater shame than Netanyahu's surrender to Hamas

Former Defense Minister begins election campaign by attacking PM for policies on Hamas and haredim.

Liberman: It's a shame we can't execute Givat Assaf terrorist

'It's great that we caught Givat Assaf terrorist,' says ex-Defense Minister Liberman, 'but he should be executed, not imprisoned.'

Did Liberman reveal Trump's peace plan?

President Trump's peace plan includes Palestinian statehood for Gaza Strip - but not in Judea and Samaria, Al-Hayat report claims.

Liberman: Netanyahu doesn't belong to the right

Former defense minister tours illegal Bedouin outpost which PM promised to evacuate. 'It is now January 1st, nobody is evacuating it.'

Liberman welcomes new elections

Former Defense Minister says he will only join next coalition if it passes Draft Law in its original form.

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reacts to news of resignation of US counterpart, says he has 'complete disconnect' with Netanyahu.

Yisrael Beytenu vows to support 'Regulation Law 2'

Ex-Defense Minister confirms to Arutz Sheva his faction will support 'Fabric of Life' bill to be brought for preliminary reading tomorrow.

Liberman: We transfer funds to Hamas and receive terror

Former Defense Minister links capitulation to Hamas in Gaza to shooting attack at Ofra junction.

Liberman says he didn't mean to call IDF leadership leftists

Former defense minister says his remarks comparing IDF General Staff to Peace Now were distorted, says Israel weak vis a vis Hamas.

Liberman to IDF leaders: You are like Peace Now

Former Defense Minister loses temper in meeting with IDF officials who argued against Gaza operation.